Manoj Bajpayee: ‘Even if a small film is paying me a little less, it’s alright’: Manoj Bajpayee on staying away from many big-budget movies dependent on big stars, says unconventional projects offer ‘great story, great characters’ | Hindi Movie News

Manoj Bajpayee has established himself as one of the most respected performers in Indian cinema over a career spanning more than three decades. After beginning with smaller roles, the actor gained widespread recognition with Satya in 1998 and went on to feature in films such as Shool, Raajneeti, Gangs of Wasseypur, Special 26 and Aligarh,…

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India’s space sovereignty: From building missions to building depth – milestones, gaps & what’s next

India’s space growth marks a shift from building space capabilities to building strategic autonomy, commercial depth and sustained presence beyond Earth. For decades, the central question was whether India could design, build and launch increasingly complex spacecraft on its own. That question has been answered across multiple fronts, from indigenous launch vehicles and navigation systems…

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Shafali Verma creates history, surpasses Laura Wolvaardt to become highest run-scorer in women’s T20Is in a calendar year | Cricket News

Shafali Verma bats during the women’s gold medal match. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her sensational run in T20I cricket in 2026, rewriting another record during India’s Asian Games gold-medal clash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.The India opener became the highest run-scorer in a calendar year in women’s T20Is, surpassing South Africa’s Laura…

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In major milestone for India’s offshore energy exploration, ONGC strikes gas in Mahanadi Basin, 43 km off Odisha coast; proximity could enable faster monetisation if commercially viable

The discovery was made on September 18 at the MN-DW18-1-H-D well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin. In a big breakthrough, Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has discovered gas in a deepwater well off India’s eastern coast. The find is located close enough to Odisha and may potentially enable quicker development if further appraisal establishes…

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Donatella Versace starts a new chapter: Designer launches fashion and beauty venture after leaving Versace

Fashion designer Donatella Versace speaks before the unveiling of Miley Cyrus’ star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Donatella Versace is getting ready for a new chapter, and this time, she’s building a brand of her own.The designer has announced an independent fashion and beauty…

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Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer ‘The Vvaan’ makers acquire sync rights after musician Sargam Vaish alleges his ‘Aigiri Nandini’ recording was used without permission but musician says ‘source of leak remains unknown’ | Hindi Movie News

The Vvaan makers acquire sync rights after musician Sargam Vaish alleges his Aigiri Nandini recording was used without permission (Image Credits IMDb and Instagram) ‘The Vvaan: Force of the Forest’ makers have acquired the sync rights to musician Sargam Vaish’s version of Aigiri Nandini after he alleged that his master recording was used in the…

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Scotland restored more than 3,500 hectares across 11 wildlife reserves; robot mowers and virtual fences helped threatened species recover |

Scotland’s wildlife reserves recorded a major conservation milestone in 2025, as a five-year project restored more than 3,500 hectares of habitat across 11 sites. The LIFE 100% for Nature initiative, led by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), combined technology with community-led conservation to improve conditions for threatened wildlife. Robot mowers and…

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Govt winds up telecom commission

NEW DELHI: Govt has with immediate effect dissolved its apex decision-making body for telecom and digital communication – digital communications commission (DCC), which was originally established as telecom commission in 1989, before being renamed in 2018. The communication ministry’s department of telecommunication (DoT) notified this decision through a Sept 19, 2026 resolution that was published…

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New passport rules for Indian travellers: Latest validity periods to fees explained for children to senior citizens; what changes if you are under 15, 18 or above

In a recent update, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has introduced some major changes to India’s passport rules. A new validity framework for passports has been introduced for children below 15 years of age. Under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, an ordinary 36-page passport issued to a child below 15 will be valid for…

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